5 Key CEO Insights for the Week Ahead

5 Key CEO Insights for the Week Ahead

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1. How to Maximize Outcomes in B2B Relationships with Christoph Senn

INSEAD Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the INSEAD Marketing & Sales Excellence Initiative

"The number one icebreaker in B2B sales discussions is a simple but impactful statement, often framed as a question: “What if we were one company? What would we then discuss?” This often prompts the customer to reply, “In that case, we’d likely focus on these priorities,” outlining their key concerns. This response becomes your starting point." Read More.


2. How to Be an AI-Savvy Leader with David De Cremer

Dean at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Management and Technology Professor

"Leaders should apply AI models that make sense for their organization rather than chasing the latest innovations. The newest tech is often untested and has higher risks when introduced into real-world environments. Savvy leaders use what’s available, improve it incrementally, and foster a culture of continual learning. FOMO is unwarranted because successful adoption begins with the AI tools that are already practical for your business. Over time, you adapt and evolve alongside advancements." Read More.


3. How to Overcome Cynicism and Open Yourself Up to More Opportunities in Life with Jamil Zaki

Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, Renowned Psychologist & Bestselling Writer

 "Cynicism is often fueled by vivid experiences of betrayal or exploitation—memories that linger, sometimes for a lifetime. By contrast, the missed opportunities that result from not trusting others—friendships, collaborations, or even love—are invisible. This skewed perception distorts our sense of risk versus reward. We fail to account for the potential gains that come with trusting others, but the data are clear: trust generally opens doors to more opportunities in life." Read More.


4. How to Embrace Uncertainty and Cultivate Gratitude for What You Have with Nathan Furr

Renowned Innovation Expert & Bestselling Author

"It's essential to develop the ability to handle frustration. When things deviate from expectations, allow yourself to feel frustrated for a short period, and then shift your focus to learning from the experience. One powerful technique I use is called the gratitude frame. Rather than dwelling on what you've lost or how things have diverged from your expectations, concentrate on what you still possess." Read More.


5. How to Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius with Kendra Adachi

New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lazy Genius Way

"Not everything can matter at once, nor can everything matter forever. Instead of reverse-engineering a "perfect life," I suggest a shift in perspective. Rather than striving for this unattainable perfection, why not live through the lens of seasons? When we focus on seasons instead of an invisible future, we allow for fluidity and freedom. Life becomes less rigid and more adaptable." Read More.


5 New Mentors This Week

New transformative insights this week from Vince Beiser , Brian Gottlieb , Dallas Lawrence , Corey Keyes and Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP !

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